In this week discussion provide an overview of the topic at hand and provide the

In this week discussion provide an overview of the topic at hand and provide the context for the subsequent discussion. Discuss following questions in your post and provide APA formatted references.
What are few prevalent methodologies used in social engineering attacks?
How has social engineering evolved over time?
What are the prevention techniques, and how effective are they?
What are many techniques that people and organizations may use to mitigate the risk of social engineering attacks?
To what extent may the promotion of awareness and education contribute to the prevention of a given issue?
What are the repercussions or outcomes that arise as a result of certain actions or events in both social engineering and counter-social engineering
Do social engineering assaults possess the potential to generate societal ramifications? If affirmative, in what manner may this be accomplished?